David Carr's early exit in the second quarter left coaches and fans alike saying prayers, but the No. 1 pick and starting QB for the Texans escaped with only a bruised right knee and was able to play in the season opener a week later.

Gray Kubiak's Broncos came to Houston and kept the Texans out of the endzone in the 2003 preseason opener. The Broncos would go on to win 10 games and make the playoffs while the Texans lost 11 games. less

2003

Aug. 9: Broncos 20, Texans 12

Gray Kubiak's Broncos came to Houston and kept the Texans out of the endzone in the 2003 preseason opener. The Broncos would go on to win 10 games and make the playoffs ... more

David Carr and Andre Johnson were on point against the Chargers' starting defenders, but Johnson's 81 yards and touchdown weren't enough to hold of the Chargers as a San Diego field goal with 20 seconds left proved to be the difference. less

2003

Aug. 23: Chargers 19, Texans 17

David Carr and Andre Johnson were on point against the Chargers' starting defenders, but Johnson's 81 yards and touchdown weren't enough to hold of the Chargers as a San ... more